Would I Lie to You?: The Amazing Power of Being Honest in a World That Lies
Dec 2019 · Citadel Press
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“An interesting reported memoir about the power of honesty—not surprisingly, a surprisingly honest account.”
—Gretchen Rubin, bestselling author of The Happiness Project
“Some books change how you think. Some change how you act. Would I Lie to You? does both.”
—KJ Dell’Antonia, editor New York Times Motherlode blog, and author of How to Be a Happier Parent
Inspired by her popular New York Times article, “How Honesty Could Make You Happier,” award-winning journalist Judi Ketteler takes a deep dive into the hard truths about honesty, from the personal to the political . . .
We’re incensed by politicians who lie and corporations that cheat, but when it comes to our own honesty choices, we often barely notice. So, what happens when we do notice? Judi Ketteler thought of herself as an honest person. And yet, she knew it wasn’t the whole story . . .
How often was Judi engaging in the same dishonest behavior she was condemning in others? To answer that question, she started her “Honesty Journal,” and set out to confront her perennial fear of speaking the truth in a range of situations—including with friends, her kids, and even inside her complicated marriage. The result is a timely consideration of the joys and pains of truth in a world that seems committed to lying.
“Great for generating discussion on the subject of authenticity and thinking through tough questions.”
—Library Journal
“Would I Lie to You? is filled with so many fresh insights and proactive solutions that it could pass for a masterclass on honesty.”
—Camille Pagán, bestselling author of I’m Fine and Neither Are You
“Candor, humor, and wry guidance for developing positive, forthright relationships with ourselves and others.”
—Foreword Magazine
—Gretchen Rubin, bestselling author of The Happiness Project
“Some books change how you think. Some change how you act. Would I Lie to You? does both.”
—KJ Dell’Antonia, editor New York Times Motherlode blog, and author of How to Be a Happier Parent
Inspired by her popular New York Times article, “How Honesty Could Make You Happier,” award-winning journalist Judi Ketteler takes a deep dive into the hard truths about honesty, from the personal to the political . . .
We’re incensed by politicians who lie and corporations that cheat, but when it comes to our own honesty choices, we often barely notice. So, what happens when we do notice? Judi Ketteler thought of herself as an honest person. And yet, she knew it wasn’t the whole story . . .
How often was Judi engaging in the same dishonest behavior she was condemning in others? To answer that question, she started her “Honesty Journal,” and set out to confront her perennial fear of speaking the truth in a range of situations—including with friends, her kids, and even inside her complicated marriage. The result is a timely consideration of the joys and pains of truth in a world that seems committed to lying.
“Great for generating discussion on the subject of authenticity and thinking through tough questions.”
—Library Journal
“Would I Lie to You? is filled with so many fresh insights and proactive solutions that it could pass for a masterclass on honesty.”
—Camille Pagán, bestselling author of I’m Fine and Neither Are You
“Candor, humor, and wry guidance for developing positive, forthright relationships with ourselves and others.”
—Foreword Magazine
“An interesting reported memoir about the power of honesty—not surprisingly, a surprisingly honest account.”
—Gretchen Rubin, bestselling author of The Happiness Project
“Some books change how you think. Some change how you act. Would I Lie to You? does both.”
—KJ Dell’Antonia, editor New Yor...
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Taya Cohen
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March 9, 2020
This book does an exceptional job of curating and explaining social science research related to honesty and deception and integrating it with the author's own personal story, and relevant perspectives from experts outside academia, such as insights from members of the Emily Post Institute. The narrative is compelling and I learned a lot about honesty from reading this book. Even with ideas and research I know well from my training in social and organizational psychology, such as the actor observer bias, and Emma Levine's research on prosocial lies, I found that the author writes about this work in such a way that it helps readers understand how it all fits together. By doing so, she uncovers important insights about decision making and social behavior that is more holistic and integrative than can be grasped from reading the scholarly literature alone, which tends to produce compartmentalized and piecemeal sets of facts that are hard to utilize and make sense of for experts and non-experts alike. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in learning more about honesty.
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About the author
Judi Ketteler has written for dozens of publications such as The New York Times, Better Homes & Gardens, Good Housekeeping, Runner’s World, Self, Women’s Health, and many others. She’s also an award-winning columnist for Cincinnati Magazine, where she writes pieces about the weirdness of midlife. She is the author of Sew Retro: A Stylish History of the Sewing Revolution + 25 Vintage-Inspired Projects for the Modern Girl and The Spoonflower Handbook: A DIY Guide to Designing Fabric, Wallpaper & Gift Wrap. When she’s not writing, Judi loves running, yoga, and flea markets. She lives with her husband and two young children in Cincinnati, Ohio. Learn more about Judi at www.judiketteler.com.
Judi Ketteler has written for dozens of publications such as The New York Times, Better Homes & Gardens, Good Housekeeping, Runner’s World, Self, Women’s Health, and many others. She’s also an award-winning columnist for Cincinnati Magazine, where she writes pieces about the weirdness of midlife....
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